London, May 17 -- Marnus Labuschagne got off the wrong foot while trying to pursue his blueprint to find the rich vien of form in the County Championship before Australia's title defence in next month's World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's.

The former world number one Test batter turned his focus to get some time on the crease before the blockbuster fixture against the Proteas, scheduled to take place from June 11. He joined County side Glamorgan for their two fixtures, looking to get a hang of the English conditions a bit early before Australia turns up to defend the prized WTC mace.

Labuschagne walked out at the crease at 46/1 for Glamorgan against Northamptonshire at Sophia Gardens on Saturday, looking to find...